Best Laura Reeves Podcasts (2025)

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Trump Threatens To Sue BBC For One Billion Dollars 32:14

25m ago32:14

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Today, President Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1bn. In a latter to the corporation Trump’s legal team demands the BBC “immediately retract” a Panorama programme which edited a speech he made calling it “false and defamatory”. It comes as BBC chair Samir Shah apologised for an "error of judgement" over the edit, and said the BBC was consi…

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712 – Junior Showmanship Regional Events Starting in 2026 26:12

5h ago26:12

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Junior Showmanship Regional Events Starting in 2026 Host Laura Reeves is joined by Mari-Beth O’Neill, vice president of sports services at the American Kennel Club, to discuss the planned Junior Showmanship Regional events for 2026. “I've always had that sort of dream that there would be something happening in each part of the country for the junio…

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The Government Reacts To BBC Bias Allegations 32:54

22m ago32:54

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Today, Laura spoke to the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, who has said she retains confidence in the BBC’s leadership, as the corporation prepares to apologise over the way it edited a Donald Trump speech. Adam and Henry discuss the political ramifications of that interview, as well as other accusations made in the letter by Michael Prescott, a forme…

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Why Is The Government Looking To Denmark For Immigration Inspiration? 33:18

23m ago33:18

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Today, the BBC announced that Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is to unveil a major shake-up of the immigration and asylum system modelled on the Danish system, which is seen as one of the toughest in Europe. Political correspondent Iain Watson joins Laura and Adam in the studio to tell them about his trip to Denmark where he’s been speaking to…

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The Week: Mistaken Prisoner Releases and Tax Rises Are Coming? 30:10

20m ago30:10

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Today, after another two prisoners were mistakenly released from prison - why is the justice system failing and who is to blame? Justice Secretary David Lammy is under increasing pressure after details have emerged that two more prisoners have been wrongly released. Why didn’t Mr Lammy explain the situation when he was speaking during PMQs? And wha…

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What's The Point Of COP? 33:01

2h ago33:01

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Today, Adam is joined by the BBC’s climate editor Justin Rowlatt, and Daniela Relph senior royal correspondent, to discuss Keir Starmer and Prince William’s speeches at COP30. The Prince and the Prime Minister gave speeches that were slightly at odds with each other as Prince William called upon “the power of urgent optimism” whilst the PM warned t…

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Why Have Two Wandsworth Prisoners Been Mistakenly Released? 41:40

17h ago41:40

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Today, news that two prisoners were wrongly freed broke after the Conservatives' James Cartlidge pressed deputy PM David Lammy in the Commons on whether any asylum seekers had been mistakenly released since Hadush Kebatu last month. Adam and Chris chat to home affairs commentator Danny Shaw on what we know about the release, the individuals involve…

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Rachel Reeves Soft Launches Tax Rises 33:56

2d ago33:56

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Today, Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out tax rises in a speech laying the groundwork ahead of the budget. The Chancellor told gathered journalists “the world has thrown even more challenges our way” in a speech which seemed to confirm tax rises on 26th November. Labour had previously pledged not to hike income tax, VAT or National Insurance in …

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711 – Identifying Split Cycles and Silent Seasons 31:11

3d ago31:11

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Identifying Split Cycles and Silent Seasons Dr. Marty Greer joins host Laura Reeves to discuss split cycles and silent seasons in our bitches. Both are frustrating for breeders but they are not the same situation. “Silent heats and split seasons are not the same,” Greer said. “There are some bitches that fail to ovulate. They (likely) have a cystic…

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The Kemi Badenoch Interview 45:47

3d ago45:47

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Today, Kemi Badenoch joins Newscast to mark 1 year since she became Conservative Party leader. What has she made of her first year? Has she had to re think her approach to PMQs? Is Reform an existential threat to her party? And, will she stay on as leader regardless of the results in May’s elections? You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speake…

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What We Know So Far About The Doncaster-London Train Attack 30:12

4d ago30:12

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Today, Alex joins Laura to discuss what we know about a stabbing attack that took place on board a Doncaster-London train on Saturday evening. The police have said "there's nothing to suggest" it was a terrorist incident. Two British nationals are being held in custody on suspicion of murder. Plus we continue yesterday’s conversation about politici…

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Has the Andrew Saga Changed the Relationship Between Parliament and the Palace? 23:30

5d ago23:30

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Today, we discuss how the saga the led to Prince Andrew becoming Andrew Mountbatten Windsor might have led to a shift in the relationship between politicians and the Palace. Pressure is also mounting on Andrew from politicians in the US as members of a congressional committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case have intensified their calls for A…

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The Week: The King v Andrew And Possible Tax Rises 30:11

6d ago30:11

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Today, why did the King choose now to strip Andrew of his titles? Adam, Alex, Ben Chu of BBC Verify and Matthew Doyle the former Downing Street communications director react to the news that Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. Will we see him in public life again? The panel also discuss the possibility of tax rises in the…

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Andrew Stripped Of "Prince" Title 25:35

7d ago25:35

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Today, Buckingham Palace has announced it has stripped Andrew of his title of “Prince”. He will be now known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor - effective immediately. He will also have to leave his official residence, Royal Lodge. Adam is joined by Victoria Derbyshire, Newsnight Presenter and BBC Royal Correspondent Daniela Relph. You can now listen t…

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The Rachel Reeves Rental Mini-Saga 29:09

7d ago29:09

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Today, Rachel Reeves rental arrangements came into question, after it emerged her rental property didn’t have the correct licence required by the local council. Adam is joined by Newsnight’s Nick Watt to discuss how the story about the Chancellor’s rental property has unfolded throughout the day. Later on Thursday, Rachel Reeves's letting agent rel…

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The Art of the Trump-Xi Trade Deal 32:51

8d ago32:51

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Today, President Trump has arrived in South Korea ahead of his meeting with President Xi Jinping at APEC. The two are set to discuss a possible trade deal which could bring the US and China back from the brink of a global trade war. Adam is joined by China correspondent Laura Bicker and Americast host Anthony Zurcher, both in South Korea, to discus…

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(Another) Plan to Close Migrant Hotels 34:07

9d ago34:07

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Today, hundreds of asylum seekers could be housed in two military sites in Inverness and East Sussex as the government seeks to end the use of hotels. Ministers are considering housing 900 men in the Cameron Barracks in Inverness and Crowborough army training camp in East Sussex. There are around 32,000 asylum seekers currently being housed in hote…

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication with Carole Zangari 1:08:05

9d ago1:08:05

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Guest: Carole Zangari, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA-F, BCS-CL Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/aac-with-carole-zanga In celebration of AAC Awareness Month, Learning from Legends welcomes Dr. Carole Zangari, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA-F, BCS-CL, professor at Nova Southeastern University and long-standi…

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How Was The Migrant Sex Offender Mistakenly Released? 37:17

11d ago37:17

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Today, the government has announced an independent investigation into how a migrant sex offender was released from prison. Speaking in the House of Commons the Justice Secretary David Lammy told mps that the release appears to have been “human error”. The Conservatives have called the mistake a “national embarrassment”. Adam and Chris are joined by…

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710 – Harnessing Youth to Build New Clubs 30:36

11d ago30:36

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Harnessing Youth to Build New Clubs [caption id="attachment_14619" align="alignleft" width="297"] Ellie Ovrom with her Drent and her All American dog.[/caption] Host Laura Reeves is joined by Ellie Ovrom, Drentsche Patrijshond enthusiast, who has helped found two brand new clubs with just five years involved in the sport. “As I got more interested …

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Epping Sex Offender Arrested, But Has The Damage Been Done? 36:54

15d ago36:54

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Today, we look at the rearrest of migrant sex offender Hadush Kebatu, and discuss what his mistaken release means for confidence in the government. Kebatu had been mistakenly released on Friday from HMP Chelmsford, where he was serving a 12-month sentence for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman in Epping, Essex. We also discuss an ap…

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The Kamala Harris Interview 21:21

11d ago21:21

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As promised, this is the full length interview that Laura Kuenssberg did with the former US Vice-President Kamala Harris. Harris makes her strongest suggestion to date that she will make another presidential bid in 2028 after losing to Donald Trump last year. She also said she believed predictions she made about Donald Trump behaving as a fascist a…

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Kamala Harris Tells Laura She Might Run For President Again 33:36

12d ago33:36

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Laura and Paddy reflect on Laura’s interview with Kamala Harris, in which she gives the biggest hint yet that she might run for president again. She also calls Donald Trump a “tyrant”. They discuss the White House’s response to her comments. It has said “people don’t care about her absurd lies”. Laura also shares thoughts on Harris’s memoir and the…

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The Week: A Historic By-Election, Prince Andrew And Digital ID 43:49

13d ago43:49

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Today, Plaid Cymru have won a by-election in an area Labour haven’t lost in for 100 years. Adam and Chris discuss what it means for Welsh Labour, and for Reform who came second. Plus they are joined by Alex and Joe to round up the political week. Is the political pressure on Prince Andrew’s living situation sustainable? Is Keir Starmer re-thinking …

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The Bloody Sunday Murder Trial 28:54

14d ago28:54

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Today, ‘Soldier F’ a former member of the Parachute Regiment has been found not guilty of murdering two people on Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland in 1972. The judge, Patrick Lynch, found that the evidence presented fell “well short” of what was needed for a conviction. However, he said that members of the Parachute Regiment had shot dead unarmed …

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Why Are Survivors Quitting The Grooming Gangs Inquiry? 35:02

15d ago35:02

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Today, concerns are growing over the government’s handling of the set up of a national inquiry into grooming gangs. Two potential candidates to chair the inquiry have withdrawn their names from the process and four survivors have quit the panel assisting it. Adam and Chris are joined by special correspondent Judith Moritz to discuss why this has be…

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Will Prince Andrew Keep His Royal Mansion? 36:41

18d ago36:41

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Today, details have emerged about how Prince Andrew can afford his Windsor mansion as pressure builds over whether he should be allowed to keep it. The new document reveals that instead of paying annual rent, Prince Andrew made large lump sum payments up-front, including for renovations. Adam is joined by politics and investigations correspondent J…

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The Virginia Giuffre Memoir And Prince Andrew 26:14

22d ago26:14

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Today, we discuss the allegations made in Virginia Giuffre’s memoir against Prince Andrew. Virginia Giuffre passed away in April after taking her own life, but finished writing the book before her death. The book goes into detail about the allegations she has made against Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew and Ghislaine Maxwell. Prince Andrew denies al…

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709 – Adam Levy’s Secrets to Success of Top-Level Dual Dogs 32:20

17d ago32:20

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Adam Levy’s Secrets to Success of Top-Level Dual Dogs [caption id="attachment_14601" align="alignleft" width="322"] Adam Levy and Devon Kipp Levy work magic emphasizing the dual dog.[/caption] Host Laura Reeves is joined by Adam Levy, breeder of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, to talk dual dogs, retriever tests and what it takes to be successful at the …

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New Prince Andrew Allegations 25:54

18d ago25:54

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Today, new allegations against Prince Andrew have appeared in the Sunday newspapers, accusing him of asking his police protection to investigate Virginia Giuffre just before the newspaper published a photo of her alleged first meeting with the prince. Prince Andrew has not commented on the reports, but consistently denies all allegations against hi…

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Prince Andrew Gives Up His Titles… But Why Now? 38:26

19d ago38:26

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Today, we look at Prince Andrew’s announcement that he is giving up his titles. He has recently come under increased scrutiny over his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after new allegations about his behaviour have emerged. Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing. Laura and Paddy are away, so Americast’s Marianna Spring and Justin We…

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The Week: Trump To Meet Putin (Again) and Gaza Ceasefire Deal 29:41

20d ago29:41

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Today, President Trump says he will meet President Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks after “very productive” phone call. The conversation comes a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to visit Trump in Washington DC on Friday. Adam and Chris are joined by Caitriona Perry, chief presenter for BBC News in Washington, and Jane Corb…

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Is Rachel Reeves Facing a Budget ‘Groundhog Day’? 33:29

26d ago33:29

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Today, the Institute for Fiscal Studies has warned the Chancellor she’s risking being stuck in ‘Groundhog Day’ when it comes to her upcoming Autumn budget. Adam is joined by Faisal, who’s been speaking to Chancellor Reeves at the IMF summit in Washington DC, and Helen Miller, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, who have published their Gr…

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The Collapsed China Spy Case 36:10

22d ago36:10

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Today, the government has published witness statements related to a collapsed case against two people accused of spying for China. They deny all of the allegations against them. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister was questioned by Kemi Badenoch, who accused the government of “a cover-up”. Starmer pointed to the fact the Conservatives were in po…

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Why Has The UK Had So Many Cyber Attacks Recently? 36:19

23d ago36:19

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Today, serious cyber attacks are on the rise and the government is telling businesses to make pen and paper plans to help them prepare. Adam is joined by BBC cyber correspondent Joe Tidy and Emily Taylor, CEO of Oxford Information Labs and co-founder of the Global Signal Exchange, to discuss why more serious attacks are on the rise and what else ca…

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Israel-Gaza: Hostages Returned, Prisoners Released 42:37

24d ago42:37

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Today, President Trump has said that “war is over” as the final twenty living Israeli hostages and almost 2000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees were released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. The president flew to Israel and then Egypt to discuss the next stages of his plan for peace with world leaders at a Gaza summit. What’s being discussed …

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708 – Veterinarian and Author Joins Fight to Support Responsible Breeders 35:39

25d ago35:39

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Veterinarian and Author Joins Fight to Support Responsible Breeders [caption id="attachment_14594" align="alignleft" width="248"] Dr. Nancy Kay, veterinarian and author, encourages clients to source their new dog from responsible breeders.[/caption] Host Laura Reeves is joined by veterinarian and author Dr. Nancy Kay to discuss her fight to support…

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Israel-Gaza: Hope, Caution and a Huge 24-Hours for Peace 33:35

26d ago33:35

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Today, we hear more detail about the hostage release, which a Hamas official says will take place on Monday morning, and we talk through what to expect from an international peace summit in Egypt led by US President Donald Trump and Egypt. Over 20 world leaders, including Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, are expected to be in atte…

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Israel-Gaza: Why Is Hamas Recalling Fighters? 27:22

26d ago27:22

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Today, we look at the progress of the Trump peace plan for Israel and Gaza as Hamas recalls 7,000 fighters to reassert control over Gaza amid fears of renewed internal violence. The Hamas mobilisation had been widely anticipated amid growing uncertainty about who will govern Gaza once the war ends. The ceasefire appears to have held but Israeli hos…

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Israel-Gaza: The Ceasefire Is Now "In Effect" 44:32

28d ago44:32

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Today, the Israeli military says the ceasefire in Gaza is now in effect. Troops have positioned themselves along the lines agreed under the Trump plan, the IDF says - but will continue to "remove any immediate threat". It comes after the Israeli government approved a deal with Hamas which will also see the release of hostages. Hamas now has 72 hour…

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Israel-Gaza: What Does The Ceasefire Agreement Mean? 48:10

28d ago48:10

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Today, Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have "signed off on the first phase" of the 20-point peace plan for Israel and Gaza he unveiled last week. Adam is joined by Lyse Doucet, Chief International Correspondent, who has been stood in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square where celebrations have been taking place. They discuss the substance of the ceasefire…

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Conservative Conference: Kemi Badenoch’s Career Saving Speech? 34:30

30d ago34:30

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Today, Kemi Badenoch gave a speech at the Conservative party conference. Adam, Chris, and Henry Zeffman were listening and give their immediate reaction. She announced a flurry of new policies, including abolishing stamp duty and introducing a fiscal “golden rule”. Did she manage to silence her critics? And is her job as party leader, at least for …